Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Stratford-upon-Avon travel guide

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With a population of 22,576, Stratford-upon-Avon is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Stratford-upon-Avon has to offer.

Where to Eat in Stratford-upon-Avon

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Rooftop Restaurant at the Royal Shakespeare Company (The Rooftop Restaurant, Waterside) and Prospero (Greenhill Street) are great picks. For delicious green meals, The Woodsman (No.4 Chapel Street) and Sushi Land (2 The Minories) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Stratford-upon-Avon.

When to visit Stratford-upon-Avon

Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 190
1 night at 3-star hotel
Stratford-upon-Avon in March
Estimated hotel price
C$ 190
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Stratford-upon-Avon

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about C$ 67 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Plane

Although Stratford-upon-Avon doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Birmingham Airport (UK) (BHX), which is located 18 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. The shortest flight to Stratford-upon-Avon from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 6h 35m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Stratford-upon-Avon, followed by Eurostar. The train journey from Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham takes 1h 28m and costs around C$ 29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Southampton, expect to pay about C$ 67 for a 1h 50m trip. Located 4 miles from the city centre, Stratford-upon-Avon Bearley is the busiest station in Stratford-upon-Avon. Another popular train station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.3 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Stratford-upon-Avon is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 83 miles from Stratford-upon-Avon. You’ll find branches of keddy by Europcar and SURPRICE CAR RENTAL , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Stratford-upon-Avon, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Stratford-upon-Avon takes 135 miles and will cost you around C$ 12. From Bristol, the ticket costs about C$ 15 for a journey of 140 miles. The most popular bus station is Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon, located 0.0 miles from downtown Stratford-upon-Avon. Stratford-upon-Avon Stratford-upon-Avon Visitor Center is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 miles from the city centre.

Airports near Stratford-upon-Avon

BHXBirmingham
LHRLondon Heathrow
GLOGloucestershire

Airlines serving Stratford-upon-Avon

Lufthansa
Good (7,136 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,358 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,008 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,946 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,623 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,848 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,776 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,463 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,786 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (802 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,264 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,584 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,531 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,387 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (355 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,077 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,290 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,885 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,211 reviews)
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Where to stay in Stratford-upon-Avon

Average rates range from around C$ 220 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to C$ 289 and up for a 5-star experience. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Stratford-upon-Avon, with prices from C$ 55 to C$ 883 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Stratford-upon-Avon are about 63% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Stratford-upon-Avon

Most booked hotels in Stratford-upon-Avon

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Swan's Nest Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 170+
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The Blue Boar
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 124+
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The Throckmorton
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
C$ 112+
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Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 173+
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Stratford Manor Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 152+
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The Stratford Park Hotel & Golf Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 130+
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Renting a car in Stratford-upon-Avon

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.21 and C$ 38.94. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (MG HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 2.44 per litre in Stratford-upon-Avon (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 29.21 and C$ 38.94. The most frequently booked car type in Stratford-upon-Avon is Compact (MG HS or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Citroen C1 or similar) are, on average, 72% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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